a pot in which a plant is raised from seed.

a shallow pan, traditionally of red earthenware, used for raising plants from seed.

A container used for growing plants from seed until they are fit for transplantation.

A container in which seeds (esp. of mung beans) are placed to sprout.

A plant pot made of dried peat, used esp. for growing seedlings, cuttings, etc., so that they may be planted out without being removed from the pot.

a type of small pot in which seeds may be sown (see quot. 1972).